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Navigating the complexities of health insurance plans actionable insights for consumers
Navigating the complexities of health insurance plans can be a daunting task for many consumers. With a myriad of options and jargon to decipher, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the choices and the fine print. This blog post aims to provide actionable insights to help untangle the intricacies of health insurance, empowering readers to make informed decisions that best suit their healthcare needs. Dive into the following sections for a step-by-step guide through the labyrinth of coverage options, premiums, and benefits.
Understanding Your Health Insurance Needs
When embarking on the journey to select the right health insurance, conducting a thorough risk assessment of your healthcare needs is an initial step that should not be overlooked. Begin by scrutinizing your current health status...
Talking can spread COVID-19 as much as coughing, says research
A recent research has suggested that speaking to a friend when infected with the virus could be just as dangerous as coughing close to them, thanks to lingering particles.
Deadly Aerosols
Droplets containing the virus are typically spread when an infected person speaks, breathes and coughs. Large droplets eventually fall to the ground over short distances, but tiny droplets called aerosols are able to carry the virus over distances greater than two meters.
Experts have now developed models to investigate the risk posed by large droplets and aerosols and look for ways to mitigate it. Their findings indicate that it takes only a few seconds for expelled particles to travel beyond two meters.
According to Prof Pedro Magalhães de Oliveira, an expert in fluid mechanics at the...